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The Position: 

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the State Office.  You will report to the State Head of Office. 

How you can make a difference: 

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan, focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.   

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. 

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who uphold the values enshrined in the United Nations Charter, who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. 

Job Purpose:

Providing reliable and safe driving services, you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. You will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

You would be responsible for: 

• Providing reliable and safe driving services by; driving office vehicles for the transport the State Head of Office, high-ranking officials and visitors; delivery and collection of mail and documentation; meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including managing visa and customs formalities when required. 
• Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings. 
• Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance; conducting minor repairs and cleaning; arranging for major repairs and service to ensure vehicle kept in good running condition; keeping daily vehicle logs; and assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports. 
• Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities. 
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities, as required, and provides necessary information upon arrival of the office personnel. When necessary and required, translates in local language for official personnel using the official vehicle. 
• In case of an accident, ensure that the steps required are taken and rules and regulations followed. 
• Obtain knowledge and keep updated on local and outstation travel routes. 
• Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required. Assist in mailing and distribution of newsletters and publications and arrange to pay office telephone and other bills, as required 
• Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary; 
• Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate; 
• Assisting State Office staff with general administrative duties as required. 
• Perform other duties as required. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:   

Completed Secondary Level Education. 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Valid driver’s license. 
• Two years’ work experience as a driver in an international organisation, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record. 
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills. 
• Skill in minor vehicle repairs. 

Languages: 

Good knowledge of local language and working knowledge of English is desirable.

Required Competencies: 

Values: 

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFP and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change 

Functional Competencies: 

• Providing logistical support 
• Managing data 
• Managing documents, correspondence  and reports 
• Managing information and work flow 
• Planning, organizing and multi-tasking 

Core Competencies:   

• Achieving results, 
• Being accountable, 
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, 
• Thinking analytically and strategically, 
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact 

Compensation and Benefits: 

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary annual leave, health insurance and other benefits as applicable. 

Disclaimer: 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline. 

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.

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